How far is Belle Plaine, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Belle Plaine and Des Moines is 71.59 miles (115.22 km).
Flight distance from Belle Plaine, IA to Des Moines, IA is 71.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Belle Plaine to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Belle Plaine, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 85.6 miles (137.77 km) by car.
Driving from Belle Plaine to Des Moines will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Belle Plaine
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2417 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'49"N 92°16'42"W |
| Latitude | 41.8969400 |
| Longitude | -92.2782400 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.
| Population | 212312 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.6005400 |
| Longitude | -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Belle Plaine and Des Moines
The distance between Belle Plaine and Des Moines is 138 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Belle Plaine and Des Moines. The current time is 05:44:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.43 liters (3.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Belle Plaine and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Belle Plaine to Des Moines is $9.92 (diesel $14.04).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $9.92 | $10.87 | $12.28 | $14.04 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Belle Plaine and Des Moines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
